Honouring the women who built this union, the women who lead it today, and the generations who will carry it forward.
Every right we exercise at work — every protection, every voice, every seat at the table — was won by someone who refused to stay silent.
Today, on International Women’s Day, we pause to recognise the extraordinary contributions of women workers — past and present — who have shaped not just our union, but the entire labour movement. Their courage, solidarity, and refusal to accept less than they deserved changed the conditions for all of us.
“Women make up the backbone of this union. Their labour has always been essential — it’s long past time our structures, pay, and policies reflected that truth.”
We celebrate the women on our executive, our stewards, and our rank-and-file members who show up every single day. We see you. We stand with you. And we are committed to building a union that works for you, not just alongside you.
To every woman reading this: thank you for your membership, your activism, your ideas, and your solidarity. This movement is stronger because you are in it. Happy International Women’s Day.